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Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Brasil 2 x Republic of Ireland 0: Robinho Leads the Way in London

Image courtesy of the CONFEDERAÇÃO BRASILEIRADE FUTEBOL.

Carlos Dunga released his roster for the 02 March 2010 friendly with the Republic of Ireland at the second home of the Selecao, Emirates Stadium in London. Brasil has played many friendlies in London to very receptive audiences.

He did not select in form Ronaldinho Gaucho. This may be a subtle reminder that Dinho does not figure in Dunga's plans for South Africa. He did select several Brazilian based players such as Adriano, Gilberto, Kleberson and Robinho. Eight players feature in the Italian Serie A, and four from the Spanish La Liga.

"Ronaldinho and Pato had their chances to affirm themselves with the Brazilian Selection during the 2008 Olympic Games but it wasn't enough. Everyone had the possibility to show what they had to give.

I gave all of the players five or six chances to play. Now it's up to me to decide who will go to South Africa. What is important is the work rate and how you show it on the pitch. The first criterion to go to the World Cup is this. Then comes enthusiasm, passion for the national team, and the emotion to wear this shirt."

You will also find a review about Carlo Ancelotti's excellent book on tactics. There are excerpts from a factual novel about Gaetano Scirea along with Francesco Totti's humorous yet historical guidebook on ancient Rome.

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